Small Group Clear Kayak Tour of Old Hickory Lake

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Kayaking with us on Old Hickory Lake allows you to observe the diverse wildlife including bald eagles, great blue herons, ospreys, turtles and many more that call the lake home. Our tour guide will lead you along the way, providing interesting facts about the area, and helping point out the various wildlife along our paddle. The tour also boasts some of the most scenic views in the area, with tree-lined shores, rocky cliffs, and stunning sunsets that are sure to take your breath away.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Weight Restriction: 425 pounds per boat (two guests) and no more than 250 pounds per seat (individual)

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Bledsoe Creek State Park

Departing from Bledsoe Creek State Park, our tour guide will lead you through part of Old Hickory Lake to see some of the most beautiful landscapes in the area, while enjoying the tranquility of the water. While in a clear kayak, this allows for the unique opportunity to see the water flowing all around you.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Paddles

Kayaks

Learn unique facts along the paddle about the local waterways, wildlife, and more

Quick instruction from guides on basic paddle techniques prior to tour

Tour Guide

Small-Group for a more personalized experience (up to 10 travelers)

Dry bags

Life Jacket

Gratuities

Options

Small Group Clear Kayak Tour of Old Hickory Lake

Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Beautiful day, beautiful lake
105christianr,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tote guide, Kyle, was great! He knew all about the wildlife and their habitats and was a great conversationalist overall.
Nature filled relaxing kayak trip
Dawn C,,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing time on our girls' kayaking trip in Nashville! Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout the experience. We spotted turtles, birds, and other local wildlife along the way, which made the trip even more memorable. The route was peaceful and scenic, and the beautiful waterfall was a perfect highlight. Highly recommend for a relaxing and nature-filled adventure!
First time kayaking was great!
M109MWconniep,,Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Daniel was a wonderful guide and there was only 1 other person in our group. If you’re not a regular kayaker, lift some weights to strengthen your shoulders! Highly recommended!
Outstanding kayak experience
Wil,,Oct 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful lake setting, very enjoyable activity. Carolina was a delightful and competent guide. Highly recommended.
Against the wind! We were rowing against the wind!
Amber R,,Oct 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This trip was a confidence booster. We are a family of three with a 13 year old. It was a much needed experience to get us outdoors and away from screens! Carolina made the trip so wonderful. She was patient, encouraging, and very knowledgeable about wildlife and the lake. She took some photos for us, too. I won’t lie! It was a challenge rowing through some strong winds here and there, but worth a little soreness the next day!
Exploring God's majestic beauty from a water view
EagerExplorer2021,,Sep 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I had an amazing experience on our clear bottom tour on Old Hickory Lake with our tour guide Carolina. It was so serenely beautiful. We did the morning tour. We saw a huge Gar Pike jump out of the water, Blue Herring, a herd of cows enjoying the late summer day in the Lake among many varieties of wildlife. Our tour guide Carolina was very knowledgeable and a delight. She enhanced our experience to see things we may otherwise have missed. This was my husband's first time Kayaking. We would definitely like to do it again. Thank you for Carolina for the amazing adventure!
Extremely enjoyable!
Jane B,,Sep 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Carolina was my guide today and she made the entire experience really great! She’s a lovely young woman and very knowledgeable about the wildlife and plant life around and in the lake! She’s so enthusiastic and energetic it’s contagious. I can’t say enough about how much she truly enhanced the entire trip! Not to mention I was the only other person this morning, so it was just the two of us! Thank you Carolina, I miss you already, I had an amazing time! Highly recommend. Jane Brady
Fun activity! Do it!
scottnsue3,,Aug 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful time! Carolina was a great guide and was more than happy to let us go at a comfortable pace. She was very knowledgeable about the area and pointed out lots of fun and beautiful things along the way, including cows (yes you read right), turtles, geese, egrets, blue herring, turkey buzzards, and fish! So much fun! I highly recommend this activity!
Great time!
W31GQjamieb,,Sep 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our family has described Daniel as “the Golidilocks of tour guides”. He was just right, haha. It was a wonderful experience!
AMAZING
alexeea2020,,Jul 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience! Amazing tour guides! The views were amazing, and the memories were made were beyond amazing! The lights on the kayak added such a beautiful bonus to the trip, would definitely do it again! :)